Joe La Sorsa

28+1⁄3 innings pitched. For Rochester, in 12 games he posted a 4.26 ERA with 14 strikeouts. ^[3] He was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple-A Rochester on December 1. ^[14]

La Sorsa began the 2024 campaign with Rochester, compiling a 2.25 ERA with 41 strikeouts across 42 relief appearances. On August 17, 2024, the Nationals selected La Sorsa's contract, adding him to their active roster. ^[15] In 16 games for Washington, he posted a 4.58 ERA with 14 strikeouts across 17+2⁄3 innings pitched.

On January 24, 2025, La Sorsa was designated for assignment by the Nationals following the signing of Shinnosuke Ogasawara. ^[16] He was released by the organization on January 29. ^[17]

Cincinnati Reds

On January 30, 2025, La Sorsa signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. ^[18]

References

1. "Baseball all-stars: LaSorsa guides Iona Prep to title". Lohud.com. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
2. "Lewisboro's Joe LaSorsa Drafted by Tampa Bay Rays | Katonah/Lewisboro, NY News TAPinto". Tapinto.net. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
3. "Joe La Sorsa Amateur, College & Minor Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
4. "#32 Joe La Sorsa - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
5. "6/24: Cape Cod Baseball League Sunday Wrap-up". capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
6. Pietrafesa, Dan (July 3, 2019). "Iona Prep Graduate LaSorsa Thrilled to Be Pitching Close to Home | Catholic New York". Cny.org. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
7. "No minor league season leaves players in limbo". The-leader.com. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
8. "Italy's LaSorsa turns sour jam into sweet celly". MLB.com.
9. "Rays' Joe LaSorsa: Promotion official". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
10. "Injuries & Moves: LaSorsa called up; Kelley optioned". MLB.com.
11. "Rays' Joe La Sorsa: Joins Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
12. "Nationals' Joe La Sorsa: Claimed off waivers by Nats". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
13. Zuckerman, Mark (June 23, 2023). "After winding path, La Sorsa hopes to stick in D.C." MASN. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
14. "Nationals' Joe La Sorsa: Sent outright to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
15. "Nationals RHP Derek Law to injured list with elbow strain". ESPN.com. August 17, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
16. "Nationals, LHP Shinnosuke Ogasawara agree to 2-year, $3.5M deal". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 24, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
17. "Nationals Place Joe La Sorsa On Release Waivers". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
18. "Reds To Sign Joe La Sorsa To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 31, 2025.

External links

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Joe La Sorsa
La Sorsa with team Italy in the 2023 WBC
Cincinnati Reds – No. 70
Pitcher
Born: (1998-04-29) April 29, 1998 (age 26) Mount Kisco, New York, U.S.
Bats: Left Throws: Left
MLB debut
May 29, 2023, for the Tampa Bay Rays

v t e Italy roster – 2023 World Baseball Classic
1 Miles Mastrobuoni 2 Nicky Lopez 5 Dominic Fletcher 6 John Valente 9 Vinnie Pasquantino 11 Sal Frelick 12 Brett Sullivan 15 Robel García 16 Jeffrey Passantino 18 Mitchell Stumpo 19 Brian Marconi 21 Stephen Woods Jr. 22 David Fletcher 23 Glenn Albanese Jr. 25 Joey Marciano 26 Ben DeLuzio 27 Vito Friscia 28 Alessandro Ercolani 29 Dominic Miroglio 32 Sam Gaviglio 35 Joe Biagini 36 Alberto Mineo 37 Michele Vassalotti 38 Ryan Castellani 39 Vincenzo Aiello 40 Alex Bassani 43 Matt Harvey 44 Claudio Scotti 46 Matteo Bocchi 48 Vinny Nittoli 52 Braxton Lorenzini 53 Andre Pallante 67 Matt Festa 75 Joe La Sorsa 99 Nicolò Pinazzi
Manager 31 Mike Piazza Coaches Bench Coach 10 Blake Butera Pitching Coach 58 Mike Borzello First Base & Infield Coach 4 Jack Santora Third Base & Hitting Coach 13 Chris Denorfia Bullpen Coach 50 Jason Simontacchi Bullpen Catcher 14 Marcus Mastrobuoni Outfield Coach 34 Michele Gerali Coach 55 Joe Hsu